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Time for the next episode: Footrests came in and fit perfectly. Controls are all back to stock. Spent more time cleaning spray paint off the engine. I still have to finish cleaning the top end. Had to replace the headlight. The one that came with the bike didn't actually have independent...

@NP2650 I really appreciate the offer. I'm not really concerned with replacing with stock. I'll try out some door trim and see how it looks. Thanks though. That's very kind.

Thanks, all! I have some ideas now.

@XSTime That's perfect. It looks great. Is that just the stuff you'd buy from AutoZone or Napa?

The plastic trim on the front of my tank is broken and falling off. I'm looking for an alternative, and I'm wondering what folks around here have done.

Well here are some updates in case anyone is in the mood for a bit of schadenfreude. The foot rests I bought off eBay were obviously for a different bike. The mounting holes were too far apart. Ordered up some different ones. The right is here and fits. Left is still in the mail. Turns out...

Thanks for the advice. I will certainly start with those! You guys have convinced me to keep the center stand; at least for now. I should have all of the new parts today or tomorrow, so hopefully I'll have an update later this week. Thanks for all the kind words, gang!

I always told my kids not to buy someone else's project. I didn't follow my own advice. I was hungry for a motorcycle, and a buddy of mine mentioned he had an old project bike he had given up on. ('81 XS650SH) His plan was to make a cafe-racer style bike. He had already swapped the handlebar...